Homes and Haunts of the Most Eminent British Poets
By William Howitt
Length40h 43m
About this audiobook
In 'Homes and Haunts of the Most Eminent British Poets' by William Howitt, readers are taken on a literary journey through the homes and environments that inspired some of the greatest British poets. Howitt's detailed descriptions and keen observations provide insight into the lives of these poets, shedding light on the connections between their physical surroundings and their creative works. The book is not only a travelogue of famous literary landmarks but also a study of the relationship between place and artistic expression in the Romantic period. Howitt's prose is engaging and informative, making this book a valuable resource for scholars and poetry enthusiasts alike. William Howitt, a prominent English writer and historian, was well-known for his works on literature and social issues. His passion for the arts and his keen interest in the lives of poets drove him to create this comprehensive account of their homes and haunts. Howitt's background in literature and his meticulous research are evident in the thoroughness of his narrative and the depth of his analysis. I highly recommend 'Homes and Haunts of the Most Eminent British Poets' to anyone interested in the intersection of literature and geography, or to those seeking a deeper understanding of the lives and environments of the great British poets. Howitt's book offers a unique perspective on the creative process and the influence of place on artistic output, making it a must-read for lovers of poetry and literary history.
Audiobook details
GenreBiography and Memoir
Length40 hrs 43 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMay 7, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1ADVERTISEMENT.
23PERCY BYSSHE SHELLEY.
2GEOFFREY CHAUCER.
24LORD BYRON.
3EDMUND SPENSER.
25GEORGE CRABBE.
4SHAKSPEARE.
26JAMES HOGG, THE ETTRICK SHEPHERD.
5ABRAHAM COWLEY.
27SAMUEL TAYLOR COLERIDGE.
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6JOHN MILTON.
28FELICIA HEMANS.
7SAMUEL BUTLER.
29L. E. L.
8JOHN DRYDEN.
30SIR WALTER SCOTT.
9JOSEPH ADDISON.
31THOMAS CAMPBELL.
10JOHN GAY.
32ROBERT SOUTHEY.
11ALEXANDER POPE.
33JOANNA BAILLIE.
12DEAN SWIFT.
34WILLIAM WORDSWORTH.
13STELLA'S HOUSE.
35JAMES MONTGOMERY.
14JAMES THOMSON.
36WALTER SAVAGE LANDOR.
15WILLIAM SHENSTONE.
37LEIGH HUNT.
16CHATTERTON.
38SAMUEL ROGERS.
17GRAY, AT STOKE-POGIS
39THOMAS MOORE.
18OLIVER GOLDSMITH.
40EBENEZER ELLIOTT.
19ROBERT BURNS.
41JOHN WILSON.
20WILLIAM COWPER.
42WALLER BRYAN PROCTER.
21MRS. TIGHE, THE AUTHOR OF PSYCHE.
43ALFRED TENNYSON.
22JOHN KEATS.
44CONCLUDING REMARKS.
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